Lake Elsinore
Trail Running Calendar near Lake Elsinore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lake Elsinore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A free, social trail group run in Newport Coast featuring about 6.5 miles and roughly 1,000 feet of climbing on hilly, rocky trails.
September 2026
Experience a scenic multisport event at Crystal Cove State Beach featuring swim legs in the Pacific Ocean and a closed bike course on the Pacific Coast Highway. Choose from triathlon duathlon aquabike or trail run options.
An obstacle course race weekend at Lake Elsinore Raceway with Sprint, Super, kids races, Hurricane Heat events, and spectator access on Sep 26-27, 2026.
October 2026
A multi-distance ultramarathon at Lake Perris featuring 10, 20, 50, 100 and a demanding 200 mile race with looped courses, aid stations, camping and cash prizes for top finishers.
Trail races at Caspers Wilderness Park on October 31, 2026 offering 10k, half marathon, 35k, marathon and 50k routes with marked courses and event support.
A trail event at Crystal Cove State Park on October 31, 2026 featuring a 4 mile loop with about 700 feet of climb per lap and ocean ridge views. The race is USATF sanctioned and part of the Southern California UltraRunner's Grand Prix Series.
November 2026
Trail marathon and new 25k in Silverado, CA with routes from Black Star Canyon through Mariposa Reserve and significant elevation gain.
Fixed-time trail runs on an approximately 2.75 mile loop in O'Neill Regional Park with 3, 6 and 8 hour options through wooded canyons and varied terrain.
An obstacle and mud-focused 5K at Oak Canyon Park in Irvine on Nov 21, 2026, featuring mud pits, walls, ropes, a festival village, and packet pickup the day before.
One mile loop ultra on hardpacked dirt with timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relay teams. Live chip timing, free on course camping, continuous food service, and a 31 hour buckle challenge to reach 100 miles.
December 2026
Trail races at Crystal Cove State Park on December 12, 2026, featuring a prize-backed 15K, a 6K and a Kids 1K with shirts, medals, aid stations and post-race amenities.
January 2027
Two days of obstacle racing at Lake Perris with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races on a flat, fast course with mountain views.
A 24 hour loop race in Perris, CA featuring repeated Molcajete loops, solo and four person team entries, with awards for top individuals and teams.
March 2027
Obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 with 5 to 15+ km options, Infinity laps, 12+ to 20+ obstacles, and finisher medal, shirt, and headband.
A mud and obstacle event at Lake Elsinore Raceway on March 20, 2027 offering 15K and 5 to 8K courses, an Infinity multi lap option, spectator access and group packages, with finisher medal, shirt, headband and drink included.
April 2027
Multi distance trail running and gravel bike events at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. Routes include lakeside loops, out and back courses, a stroller 5K and a kids fun run.
Obstacle course weekend at Pala Fox Raceway with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races, spectator options and on-site festival.
Trail races at Noli Indian School on the Soboba Indian Reservation featuring marathon, half marathon, 5k and a kids 3k with Native and Open divisions.
May 2027
Trail runs of 50K, 25K and 5K at Crystal Cove State Park on May 8, 2027 supporting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.